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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 12, 1954

Page

13

Teeswater Social Notes Highlight Tours and Weddings

Visitors and birthdays across Teeswater and nearby towns are noted. J C Switzer and family from Norval spent three weeks with Ted Browns. Local and Toronto residents attended celebrations. Jean Lindsay wed at Limehouse Presbyterian, and A W Benton joined Ed Parsons silver anniversary in Campbellville.

J. C. Switzer Norval Ted Brown Will Durne Pawley Michigan State Lane Art Lane Norma Lowville Garry Scott Lindsay’s Waterdown Laur Ralph Turner Paul Sauble Beach Peter Glynn Woodbridge Camaroux Charles Sutton Tommy Sutton Wilcox Lake

Oakville Engagements Announce Two Upcoming Weddings

Engagements announced in Oakville include Daisy Winnifred Johnson to Ronald James Anderson and Audrey Lois Bradley to Franklin Delmer Spielvogel. Daisy and Ronald plan a summer wedding at St Jude's Anglican Church in Oakville, while Audrey and Franklin set a September 6 1984 wedding at St Alban's Anglican Church.

Albert Johnson Oakville Daisy Winnifred Ronald James Anderson Robert Anderson Acton St. Jude's Anglican Church Clifford W. Bradley Audrey Lois Franklin Delmer Spielvogel Rudolph Spielvogel Spielvogel St. Alban's Anglican Church

Henry Sayers dies after heart seizure during storm

Henry Sayers, 77, of Nassagaweya township died Saturday afternoon during a rainstorm while searching for cattle. He leaves a wife Jane Waldie and children James Earl Flora and Jean plus seven grandchildren. Funeral August 3 in Acton with interment at Fairview.

Henry Sayers R.R. J Acton Nassagaweya Sayers Jane Waldie James R.R Earl Osh Ward Bruce Flora Ospringe Gordon Johnston Jean D. Waldie A Zimmerman Neepawa Man Charles William Sayers Priceville

Secretary Accepts College Position In Holland

Diex Schmull former general secretary of the Acton Y.M.C.A. resigns to become director of physical education at the Dutch Training College for Service in Foreign Countries in Breukelen near Amsterdam. He will sail from Quebec on August 16 with his wife and three children after a year in Canada and Acton. The college hosts 200 to 300 students and trains future executives diplomats and ambassadors. He remains a Y.M.C.A. lay member and serves on three World Alliance committees. The Paris Y.M.C.A. Centennial in August 1955 is expected to draw 10 000 participants with about 400 Canadians.

Diex Schmull Acton Y.M.C A Holland Canada

Miss Joyce Greer to Be Bride in Coming Wedding

Friends and neighbors honor Joyce Greer with a euchre gathering at Mrs. H. Archie’s and present gifts as she nears marriage. An address by Teresa Arbic precedes a lunch served by M Ray Arbic and Miss Arbic. A trousseau tea follows with tea poured by Luena Campbell and attendees from Georgetown and Cambridge St. Guelph.

H. Archie Joyce Greer J. Greer B. Drew Lazenby E. Braida Teresa Arbic Ruth Hogue Guelph H. Price D. Davidson Trousseau R. Gordier Cambridge St. Guelph Greer Joyce Barbara Hodgson Sharon Jackson Hogytal Mies Tiere Benty Ko

Ontario college closes after rural clergy course ends

Rev N Green and other clergy participated in the rural clergy course at the Ontario College, finishing sessions that aimed to broaden farming and agricultural knowledge for community welfare and church use.

Ontario Rane

Holidaying and Visits Across Ontario Communities

Numerous residents from Acton to Toronto and beyond are noted for holiday travels and visits this week. Names include Wannetta Smith in Kaladar, Gibbons in Bracebridge, Langfords at Huntsville, Williamson in Acton, Smith of Guelph, and many others visiting relatives, attending funerals, or taking trips to Lake Muskoka, Wasaga Beach, Midland, and Meaford.

Wannetta Smith Kaladar E. Gibbons Bracebridge R. Langford Huntsville J. C. Williamson Preston Acton T. P. Smith Guelph Rae Weston E. Heffernan M. Gibbons Peterborough Annie Somerville Toronto Charles Landsborough Dick Schmull Cumberland Headh Orillia Ken Clark Brantford Norman Braida Wasaga Beach C. W. Mason Sandy Bay Lake Muskoka Meb Blow Bob Rowles D. O'Rourke Midland F. J. McCutcheon Jack McCutcheon- Bentley Rockwood Walter Woodburn Land United States Anna Smith Lake Avenue General Hospital William Withers Beverley Bill Woodstack Ross Robertson Russell Paterson Carol Katherine Rosz Bella Maye Roszet London London. Mr. and Mrs. F. Crump and Family, Mr. and Mrs. J. Carter Lake Sumeue C. Maplesden David Grahame Savey's Milton David FA. McKean Tilbury Leslie Cockburn Wyandotte Michigan

Soccer Club Edges Lynden 4 3 In Closely Fought Match

A hard fought Saturday match ends with the Soccer Club narrowly beating Lynden 4 to 3. Acton and Dot contribute goals, while Seaman and Bottomley lead a strong offensive effort as players listed include Seipper Dable Svike Davies Wosen Bottomley and others.

Lynden Sat Senseman Nat Hee Cuhter Seipper Dable Svike Davies Wosen Bottomley Fins Acer Taylor Sutton Smedmd Tarden Seeman Roxenbang Beel« Brink Sivek Seborman Horenberg Dent Hogendyk

James E. Gilmour Dies in 78th Year at Milton

Obituary details James E. Gilmour who died in his 78th year. He was a Knox Presbyterian Church member and related to local families. The funeral service was at Duff's Presbyterian Church Acton with Rev Armstrong. Interment followed at Crowe Cemetery with pallbearers named.

James E. Gilmour Lee Gacu Jay Andre Ne Mweosa Trey Jaroof Campline Andrew Pusitineh Mere Mary Jas Frank Nasaagacya Elzabeth Halkerk Alta Watson Catherine Ketchen Mre E Beacher Emes Morriton Brooke Jones Milton Gilmour Knox Presbyter Acton McKerse Duff Presbyterian Church Rev Armstrong J Martenson Poe Dave McLellan Fred Dawkins J. Hasard Alex McLean Carl Rass Willam Scott Pushinch Crowe Cemetery

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Mal ST Paul Spitzer Ronald Moore Annamarie Spitzer Benno Spitzer Margaret Leslie Movenl Visitera Mr. A. Thornton Ding Enna Teeswater Kalin Gisby HR. McMenemy J. R. Benton Wm. Duffy Brampton WM. C. Allan Queen St. West Maituary Mr. Sayers James Sayers Naomi Trotter Waldemar Ont. Amaranth Township Wellington County Speyside Dufferin School Esquesing No. 7 Victor Meaford John Waldie Errol Sprow A. Vilemarie John Black Wilard Britton Willam MelIntyre Charles Cutts Mill and Elgin Streets R. F. Bean For Clergy Moots Church Ce Ac Bilton& Perry Wm. Kitty J. J. Lenton St. Johnsbury Vermont Alfred Long A. R. Long Penetang and Russell Patterson Katherine Roszell Hella Maye Roszell JM. Mann Listowel Don Mann Mitchell E. L. Smith George Mann GQ. Robbins and Douglas Arlona Ferguson Ottawa Nova Scotia Prince Edward Island Gaspe Wes Allen del Jordan Judy Jamee Bert Allen Keith Elizabeth Georgetown Florence Lorraine McDougall Betty Mardyn Lemon C. Faber Dartmouth N. S Nor Annie Stalker George Somerville George Brownlee M. Sayers Cooksville Wallis Sayers Grant Charles Say J Heatley Landon P. Hutcheon Galt O. J. Clark C. MacDonald Charley Sayers Hamilton Netherly 2. McCallum George Oliver Mise Ma McCallum Wingham Wm. Sailors Lanier Rocket Attac Tspe Gem Actons Goa Cecil A. Carr Optometrist Douglas Se Tel
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